Ocular IVS2, Product Manual

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Product Care – OLIV-WF, OLIV-EQ-2, OWIV-HM
Cleaning Method 3
WARNING
Please adhere to the following instructions for the cleaning and sterilization of Ocular Landers
Wide Field and Equatorial II Vitrectomy Lenses. Ocular Instruments Inc. will not be responsible
for damage caused by use of alternative cleaning and sterilization methods.
Cleaning
Rinse:
Wash: Immediately upon removal from patient's eye, thoroughly rinse in cool or tepid
water.
Disassemble the lens by unscrewing the two halves of the lens in a
counterclockwise motion (Figure 1). Wash each half of the lens with mild soap
and water so that each element is free of mucous, sebaceous deposits, or other
debris.
Caution
If fluid/gas exchange has occurred, wipe lens with alcohol to remove
any trace of oil present.
If lens is not promptly and properly cleaned,
permanent damage may result.
Rinse:
Then: Rinse the elements thoroughly, then dry. When placing the elements on a
surface to dry, always lay the elements as shown in (Figure 2) to avoid
scratching.
Proceed with sterilization instructions.
Sterilization - Autoclave
Prep:
Place the two halves of the disassembled lens on their sides in sterilization case as shown in (Figure 3)
and follow instructions on cleaning method 3
Cleaning & Disinfection
See Cleaning Method 3
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 3